Religious Authority

Al-Azhar Chief Stresses Need to Avoid Desecration of Religious Sanctities ————————————- The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, stressed the paramount importance of avoiding the desecration of religious sanctities and symbols, underscoring that disrespect for other faiths harms the…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: True Expectation Requires Fulfilling Imam Mahdi’s Hopes ——————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi held his daily scholarly session on Monday, the 20th of Rabi’ al-Thani, 1447 A.H., during which he addressed various jurisprudential questions from attendees.…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Stresses Just Ruler Must Live Like the Impoverished ……………… Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Hussaini Al-Shirazi emphasized that a truly just ruler must equate their standard of living with that of the weakest citizens, adhering to the divine…

Attacks on Religious Sites Rise Globally, Threatening Peaceful Coexistence ————————————- Violent attacks targeting religious sites, including mosques, churches, synagogues, and temples, have surged in recent months across various countries. The attacks, which include shootings, bombings, and arson, have resulted in…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Declares Spreading Ahl al-Bayt Culture and Reviving Husseini Rituals ‘Best Action’ Today —————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi emphasized that the most important and obligatory tasks for believers today are to widely disseminate the culture of…

Peter Thiel: World Nearing the Appearance of the Antichrist ——————————– Peter Thiel, the American billionaire and prominent figure in the technology world, has warned in several recent private speeches that the world is approaching the era of the “End Times.”…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Affirms Authenticity of Hadith al-Kisa ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi confirmed the reliability of the Hadith al-Kisa (Tradition of the Cloak) during his daily scholarly session held on Monday, the 13th of Rabi’ al-Thani, 1447…

Vatican Archbishop: World Is Blind to Persecution of Christians ————————————- The Vatican’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, criticized the international community for its disregard of Christian persecution during his address to the UN General Assembly.…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Clarifies Distinction Between Divine Infallibility ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi clarified the distinct levels of Infallibility, or Ismah, during his daily scholarly session held on Sunday, the 12th of Rabi’ al-Thani, 1447 AH. As in…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Role of Religious Institutions in Addressing Social Crises …………… Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husayni Al-Shirazi emphasized that many contemporary social challenges stem from the diminished role of religious institutions and the preoccupation of influential individuals with…